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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,364 and 664,194

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,364 and 664,194 is: 1,567,910.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,364 : 664,194 = 664,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,364/664,194 = 664,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,364x = 664,194 × 664,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,364x = 441,153,669,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,153,669,636/281,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567,910.85

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